When To Descend - Microsoft Flight Simulator
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
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When to start a descent the practical way a Pro Pilot uses with the least amount of math. I use this method in real world flying and it works well without the need of a calculator. It also works great for figuring when to descend in Flight Simulator.
Planning when to start descending is easy with this method. This is much easier than using the top of descent calculation with distance.
This is for entertainment purposes only. Intended for use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only.
0:00 - The Hard Way
1:14 - The Easy Way - Starting Small
4:05 - Showing The Easy Way Works Great
4:26 - Descending From FL400
9:22 - Recalculating Descent Planning While Descending
9:55 - Passing Through 10,000 Feet - Ігри
Just gave this a try last week and it timed out perfectly! Was always wondering what the easiest way to do this was as I'm still new to flying. So glad I found your videos.
I’m going to start doing basic videos in the future after the current video I’m working on. The method in this video is one way to figure descents. I use that method every flight in real life. I’m glad you found my videos too!
Just another fantastic (and much needed) video, given ATC in MSFS doesn't seem to always work things out too well....
Glad you like it. This method is the easiest and most of my co-workers use this method. I've done descents this way for years.
Fantastic! Thanks for this. This was exactly what I was looking for
You’re welcome. This is exactly how I do it while flying for real. Although, VNAV makes it easier if available.
Thanks. You deserve way more subs.
I agree. They are hard to get. No matter what I do I still average 6 or 7 subscribers per day.
@@thecorporatepilotdad keep at it man :)
@@gamblerau I certainly am. I am fighting the UA-cam algorithm on a daily basis by not quitting!
And feel free to share these videos around! Word of mouth is a powerful tool.
I have another way that works and is more comfortable for the passengers. Flying at FL 40 I need to descend to sea level 3X 40 = 120 start down at 120 miles out. Using 2000 FPM and recheck again at FL350 no need for slam dunk.😁🛫
I normally don’t do more than 2000-3000 fpm IRL unless ATC makes me. That was just an example. That funky figuring for wind and whatever else at the beginning is nuts. If we flew in real life like we did on Fs2020 pax would have some messed up backs and necks.
@@ColinM9991 some use that for a 3:1 descent ratio but rate of decent still has to be figured. It is 3 miles of travel for every 1000 foot of altitude loss. To answer your second question, multiply your rate of descent by Time to Destination. If that is greater than the altitude to lose then you're good. If 2000 isn't enough multiple the time by 3, if that is enough, then do 3000 feet per minute, etc.
Good to know that a pilot recommends 5kfpm going down. What are, from a passenger perspective, comfortable ascend and descend vertical speeds?
Usually 1500-2500 fpm descent is the most we do. We do more when we have to.
Hello love your stuff can you please show how to get weight balance and vspeeds for takeoff and landing thank you
That feature isn't really implemented into FS2020 yet. Normally, it is done in the FMC. I think it is shown on the FMC on the 747 and 787. I am not sure if it updates as the weight changes, I;d have to go back and look. As far as the Longitude goes, those speeds do not change in the FMS and they list takeoff speeds (Vx , Vy, and Vref) with Vapp. I have a video on Vspeeds that addresses that. I am glad you enjoy my videos!
Amazing , thank you , thank you , thank you Captain ! 👍👏
Glad this video helped you plan descents.
@@thecorporatepilotdad I love to fly the twin ottter but I can not see the ETE on Garmin 530 ! Do I need to delete the Working Title Garmin 530 ? Is it conflicting with the MSFS new updates ? Thank you !
@@calinutza33 WT content needs to be deleted from the community folder. WT mods are no longer needed since the files are default in the sim.
@@thecorporatepilotdad thank you. !
You are always taking the time before arrival (in minutes) as a given, but how do you get the time before arrival? Does it not have to be calculated as well, even taking f.e. tailwind into consideration?
In the video, I used the ETE to the destination on the MFD given by the GPS. If flying an airplane without GPS, then the winds would have to be taken into account to compute ground speed to figure the ETA based on the current distance. But if getting the ETE to the destination with the GPS, the wind is taken into account. However, the TAS will drop as the airplane descends which would require a slightly shallower descent angle.
I mostly fly the F16 in DCS world. I’m wondering if I can use this method with the F16. Like say at 10nm I want to be at about 1500 to 2000ft.
You can use it with any airplane by dividing altitude loss needed by minutes to go. 25000’/5 (min) = descend at 5000 feet per minute.
@@thecorporatepilotdadK thx
@6:10 you said you put the speed brakes up "as you can see"...is their an indicator on the console that shows the speed brakes up other than the lever that is down on the lower console?
In the longitude.. yes. It's on the MFD where the flap indicator is. It will show a speed brake on the top of the wing when they're extended.
@@thecorporatepilotdad ah, good, i've never noticed that come on before. Thanks!
Where can you find the ETE on the GPS on bigger planes
I don't think it exists on the Boeing aircraft in MSFS. I have only seen ETA in the top right corner of the MFD.
@@thecorporatepilotdad is there a method you know for bigger planes without the ETE
@@jakemoriarty180 the only thing you could do is divide the distance to go by ground speed.
What is BS?
I can't say it on here.
@@thecorporatepilotdadok I got it, I thought its an aviation term 😂
I love your videos your good keep it up 👌 I also make UA-cam videos of you want to check it out :)
I am new to flight sims and aviation, and I suppose many others are in my shoes. Having said that, I was told about STD and the altimeter after I discovered I was at the wrong altimeter setting while flying FL190. The more I read and watch videos related to controlling the altimeter in MSFS 2020 (TBM) the more I am getting confused. No one is giving us a clear idea of how to set the altimeter at the airport, using MSFS 2020, and how to adjust the altimeter at or above FL180. My other confusion is when descending from above FL180 how do I get my current "correct" setting? Press the "B" key? Press the BARO, STD in? We may be seeing many issues in the forums due to users like me who do not understand the sim in regards to the altimeter and barometric pressure of the airplane, not the weather! I/We need help with this! If you can create a useful MSFS altimeter video I will be sure to post the link in the forums so we can all get at the same altitude!
Great question. I have a video on airplane basics. I uploaded it last week. I cover every instrument and gauge in the Cessna 152. I talk about the altimeter and how to set it. You might find that video helpful in other areas as well. Pressing the B key will set it wherever you are. At 18,000 feet and above you'll always be 29.92 (std) in the US. 18000 or FL 180 is the lowest flight level. There are times when it isn't usable due to the barometric pressure being too low but I'm not sure if that is programmed into FS2020.
You can set the altimeter from the ATIS or ASOS weather report by finding the frequencyand running it in. It should also be under the ATC window at the top. It will come up and say tune ASOS/AWOS/ATIS if available. If the airport doesn't have weather reporting, you can set the altimeter to field elevation. Or just mash the B key.
I just started a series last week on flight training from no time to private pilot. I'm doing lessons based on what I would have done with students back when I instructed. These are aimed at flight simmers like yourself who like flying but want more basic info besides instrument approach tutorials.
ua-cam.com/video/RucpMMinEbQ/v-deo.html. My video on airplane basics with talk about the altimeter.
Thanks for helping, Captain!
I just watched your basics video again at the altimeter section (Great!). You touch on "Fill Elevation" in the video. I think the word you use is "Fill", but I am not sure? Field?
I have been using Windy.com and have turned on the Airports feature and it works very well for novices like myself. I now notice the A3016 can be found by highlighting my local airport so I understand how to set the altimeter after engine start for any airport. The next time I will have a look at the top of the MSFS ATC window for the ASOS/AWOS/ATIS info you are describing . Otherwise, mash the "B" key to get the current pressure setting, set the pressure setting to 29.92 at FL180+, and I am set?
I am planning on going to flight school, just for the fun of it. I don't plan on flying IRL (my wife won't allow it!) but the sim keeps me grounded and out of harms way. Thanks, Mate!
PS: This is a good video too, but the pilot is not using barometric pressure values. He is talking in Hector Pascals? ua-cam.com/video/4-ZRCupN2Ps/v-deo.html
What ever happened to K.I.S.S? Everything has its meanings I guess.
@@RobertHopkinsArt Yes, I said field elevation but I can talk fast sometimes and it very well may have sounded like fill, but it is field elevation or airport elevation. And yes, you can just hit the B key no matter where you are and the sim will set the proper barometric pressure. To get the ATIS/AWOS/ASOS of you are at an airport that has it you can hit the ATC window then in the dialog box select "Tune ATIS" or something along those lines. You'll hear an altimeter setting and you can set that number where the barometric pressure is on or near the altimeter depending on what you're flying. Does that help? Also, a fun tidbit, 1=inch of mercury (inHg) is 1,000 feet. .10 inch of mercury is 100 feet and 01. is 10 feet. So, if your altimeter is set to 29.92 and the new altimeter setting is 30.92, your altimeter would be off by 1,000 feet. If you go from 29.92 to 29.94 your actual altitude would be off by 40 feet. Also, as you climb pressure drops. The pressure change is what actually makes the altimeter move. So an increase in pressure (like in a descent) makes the altimeter indicate lower. Does all that help?